TRENDING ON FINEHOMEBUILDING

previous
  • Remodeling in Action
    Remodeling in Action
  • 2013 HOUSES Awards
    2013 HOUSES Awards
  • Outdoor Kitchen Inspiration
    Outdoor Kitchen Inspiration
  • Basement Remodeling Tips
    Basement Remodeling Tips
  • 12 Remodeling Secrets
    12 Remodeling Secrets
  • All about Roofing
    All about Roofing
  • What’s the best decking?
    What’s the best decking?
  • Clever daily tip in your inbox
    Clever daily tip in your inbox
  • 7 Small Bathroom Layouts
    7 Small Bathroom Layouts
  • The Hobbit House and More
    The Hobbit House and More
  • 15 Coffered-Ceiling Ideas
    15 Coffered-Ceiling Ideas
  • Read FHB on Your iPad
    Read FHB on Your iPad
  • 2014 HOUSES Awards
    2014 HOUSES Awards
  • 7 Smart Kitchen Solutions
    7 Smart Kitchen Solutions
  • 9 Concrete Countertops Ideas
    9 Concrete Countertops Ideas
next
PRINT
Pin It
DW359 Circular Saw

DeWalt - DW359 Circular Saw

This circular saw from DeWalt is powerful and easy to use, especially for people with big hands who like big handles

$0.00 (As of 9/1/2001)

Be the first to review this Tool

See all:
Saws | Circular Saws
View all photos
Overview

Editor's Review:

by John Spier review date: September 1, 2001

This circular saw is comfortable, powerful, and easy to use, especially for people with big hands who like big handles. The blade-guard retraction lever is long, but it takes big hands to hold the blade guard open and to depress the spindle lock while changing blades. The bevel lock is small and prone to creeping as it is being tightened. The bevel adjustment knob is harder to operate than a lever, especially with gloves on. The baseplate of the saw we tested came out of the box with a slight fore and aft bend, which seemed to get worse over a month's use, although the bend didn't seem to affect the saw's cutting ability.

Editor Test Results:

Overall Rating N/A
Ergonomics Very good
Sightlines N/A
Depth and Bevel Adjustments Fair
Base and Blade Guard Fair (base); good (blade guard)

Manufacturer Specifications

Manufacturer DeWalt
Manufacturer's Web Site www.dewalt.com
Manufacturer's Phone Number 800-433-9258
Weight 10.9 lb.
Dimensions N/A
Blade Size 7-1/4 in.
Max Depth of Cut (90/45 degrees) 2-1/2 in. at 90 degrees; 1-15/16 in. at 45 degrees
Amps 15
Corded/Cordless Corded
Bevel Range Up to 50 degrees
Speed 5,500 rpm
Type Sidewinder